Veterans shared stories, history, discussed inequalities at the Honoring Women Veteran’s Luncheon.
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Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
RSU 9 principals discuss community school initiatives, playground expansion, and staffing challenges
At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board of directors meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
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Maine lab explores whether stressed-out algae could help replace plastics
Algae appear to communicate when “stressed.” What are they saying?
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Movie based on Maine author’s ‘Wild Robot’ hits theaters Friday
The DreamWorks animated film ‘The Wild Robot,’ based on the children’s novel by Midcoast author Peter Brown and starring Lupita Nyong’o, is opening nationwide.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Senate plans a session to vote on Gov. Janet Mills’ appointees
Those facing confirmation votes include a new fire marshal and the commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Jay residents seek election to one, two-year term
Jeffrey Gilbert, a Republican, and Gary McGrane, a Democrat are seeking the position.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education
Farmington-based school district principals address new initiatives and challenges
At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Two seek election to represent Franklin County Commission District 3 and District 4
Eight residents are vying for five seats on the Franklin County Commission.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district officials eye Nov. 5 election for fourth budget vote
Regional School District 4 officials said they hoped more voters will show up and the budget will pass on a fourth attempt.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
As war widens and costs mount, Israel’s economy is in ‘serious danger’
Military deployments are depleting the workforce, while the death toll devastates families and communities.